Mountain View, CA

We hear that DG have agreed to record all orchestra works and concertos by Arnold Schoenberg with the Danish National Orchestra, conducted by Fabio Luisi. First up: Verklärte Nacht. Fabio says: Arnold Schoenberg is one of the most profoundly original artists in the history of music. His music is...

Label news: DG to record complete orchestral Schoenberg

The tenor is sick this week. Next week, he’s expected in the Bowl.#. In less than a week, @tenorkaufmann and I will reunite once again to sing a program of operetta arias and duets, this time with the @laphil and maestro @gustavodudamel at the @hollywoodbowl. Jonas and I have...

Jonas Kaufmann to Hollywood?

North Carolina State

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Charlotte, NC

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We all like to think we're tidy, with our moms' voices reminding us to make our beds, do the dishes, and clean the bathrooms. But sometimes, we fall short. Did you know that more than 1.57 million Americans live without a toilet or tap at home? The lack of basic water sanitation costs the U.S. economy $8.58 billion every year, according to a report produced by DigDee.

North Carolina City Has Been Named Among The 'Dirtiest' In America

Los Angeles, CA

The brilliant Bossa Nova pioneer has died in Los Angeles, aged 83. The cause, say his family, was long Covid. Mendes settled in the US in the 1960s amid political and military turbulence in Brazil that saw him briefly arrested. His theme song (below) became an everlasting earworm.

Long Covid kills Sergio Mendes

Alexander Brose was confirmed yesterday, after a probationary year, as President and CEO of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. He greeted the appointment by issuing a video of himself singing ‘A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square’. Watch here.

Conservatoire chief sings his way into the job

Forget the on-stage drama. San Francisco Opera has got itself into a knife-edge thrller with its orchestra musicians, who are out of contract. On Friday night, moments before Un Ballo in Maschera, the Orchestra agreed a one-month extension to the previous contract. It runs to the end of September. What...

SanFran Opera offers deal minutes before curtain-up

We have learned belatedly of the death from Alzheimers complications of the cellist Gayle Mae Smith, a pupil of Casals in Puerto Rico and of Piatigorsky in Los Angeles (pictured). She enjoyed an international solo career and went on to teach at various US universities, as well as Chetham’s School...

Passing of a Casals pupil, 80

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been ten years since the demise of beloved former and first and major child superstar turned U.S. Ambassador Shirley Temple. She died from pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on February 10, 2014. But she lived a remarkable and compelling life of both victory and loss. This is her story.

In Memory of Former Child Superstar Shirley Temple: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death

He was born James King Aurness on May 26, 1923, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and died as actor James Arness on June 3, 2011, in Los Angeles, CA. Best known as the iconic Marshall Matt Dillion who ruled over Dodge City on TV's long-running and beloved Western, Gunsmoke (CBS, 1955-1975), Arness was 88 years old.

'Gunsmoke' Actor James Arness and His Touching Last Words To Fans: 13 Years After His Tragic Death

Comparisons in music are unfair. An ephemeral art cannot be measured and pinned, like a butterfly, to the page without risking mortal damage. Nevertheless, human beings possess critical faculties and spend much of their lives assessing whether A is preferable to B. Not necessarily better, just more apt to present circumstances.

Czech in, Czech out

The Latvian Ainars Rubikis signed on last week as chief conductor of the Tyrolean Symphony Orchestra Innsbruck, Austria. They are not pleased about that in Kassel, Germany, where Rubikis was recently appointed General Music Director of the Staatstheater, starting next summer. Kassel officials say that in Innsbruck he will only...

Music director faces trouble over second job

An outstanding organist on the staff of Eton College has been banned from teaching for life after searches for ‘gay little boys’ were found on his computer. David Goode, 52, has been organist-in-residence at Christ Church Oxford and the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. He was found...

Eton organist banned after ‘gay little boys’ search

Kentucky State

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Kareem Green, also known as "Try Me," a 32-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has admitted to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering & Cocaine Charges

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Boston, MA

The founder of Boston Baroque, Martin Pearlman, has decided this will be his last season in charge. He says: ‘When Boston Baroque started 50-plus years ago, it was at a time when there were no period-instrument orchestras in North America. We started with eight players and no staff. Today, we have an amazing ensemble with a wonderful organization behind it. Working with the musicians, guest soloists, staff and Board over the years, and getting to know our wonderful patrons and donors, has been one of the great privileges of my life. I look forward to the coming season, and to what the future holds for Boston Baroque.’

Founding music director retires after 52 years

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Florida State

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Florida’s long-held reputation as a top destination for Americans on the move seems to be cooling off in 2024. According to a new report from moving and storage company PODS, only three Florida cities cracked the top 20 most moved-to areas in the country—a big drop from last year when six Florida cities made the list.

Fewer People Are Moving to Florida in 2024 — Except to This One City

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-month-old puppy named Enzo who is already over 70lbs! The nonprofit dog rescue explains, "He is a Neapolitan Mastiff/Cane Corso mix (dna tested!) and could be over 150lbs when fully grown." Due to his breeds, his future adopter must have mastiff or working breed experience. "We are not first come, first “get” and will be accepting applications for Enzo for at least the next two weeks while he spends some time getting a head start on basic training with Rise&ShineK9. We will be looking to make the best furever match for this special boy!"

Royal Academy mourns jazz professor, 60

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